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Infected With Winctrl32.dll

Recently I was infected with the winctrl32.dll virus. I then did a massive scan of my computer using the following; Adaware, Spybot, AVG (Free), Nod32, Smitfraud fix, SDFix, and a couple of online scanners. It appeared I was infected with a few different trojans and various spyware which I belive has mainly been wiped. However I have still been left with the winctrl32.dll trojan. I have tried various methods of removal without any luck. I have followd the steps you have asked and post my log to see if you can help at all.

I have since only noticed one problem and thats when windows start, it seems to start a little different. Apart from that I have disconnected the internet and not really used it. This is being done on my laptop.

Regards

Gary

Deckard's System Scanner v20071014.68Extra logfile - please post this as an attachment with your post.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Event Record #/Type8657 / WarningEvent Submitted/Written: 06/16/2008 07:21:50 PMEvent ID/Source: 1003 / DhcpEvent Description:Your computer was not able to renew its address from the network (from theDHCP Server) for the Network Card with network address 0030BDBAA2A9. The followingerror occurred: %%1223.Your computer will continue to try and obtain an address on its own fromthe network address (DHCP) server.

Event Record #/Type8636 / WarningEvent Submitted/Written: 06/16/2008 07:17:18 PMEvent ID/Source: 1003 / DhcpEvent Description:Your computer was not able to renew its address from the network (from theDHCP Server) for the Network Card with network address 0030BDBAA2A9. The followingerror occurred: %%1223.Your computer will continue to try and obtain an address on its own fromthe network address (DHCP) server.

Prior to running Combofix.exe you should disable your antivirus program and disconnect from the internet.

Double click combofix.exe and follow the prompts.When it's done running it will produce a log for you. Please post that log in your next reply.

Important Note - Do not mouseclick combofix's window whilst it's running. That may cause it to stall.

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You will be promted to install an ActiveX component from Kaspersky, Click Yes.

The program will launch and then begin downloading the latest definition files:

Once the files have been downloaded click on NEXT

Now click on Scan Settings

In the scan settings make that the following are selected:

Scan using the following Anti-Virus database:

Extended (if available otherwise Standard)

Scan Options:

Scan Archives
Scan Mail Bases

Click OK

Now under select a target to scan:Select My Computer

This will program will start and scan your system.

The scan will take a while so be patient and let it run.

Once the scan is complete it will display if your system has been infected.

Now click on the Save as Text button:

Save the file to your desktop.

Copy and paste that information in your next post.

Let me know how your computer is behaving now.

If I have helped you in any way, please consider a donation to help me continue the fight against malware.

Failing to respond back to the person that is giving up their own time to help you not only is insensitive and disrespectful, but it guarantees that you will never receive help from me again. Please thank your helpers and there will always be help here when you need it!

If I have helped you in any way, please consider a donation to help me continue the fight against malware.

Failing to respond back to the person that is giving up their own time to help you not only is insensitive and disrespectful, but it guarantees that you will never receive help from me again. Please thank your helpers and there will always be help here when you need it!

Yeah it seems to be running ok, I'm doing a regular spyware/antivirus check every few days to see if anything reoccurs, but it seems fine. It teaches you a bit when you get affected.
I really appreciate all your help you have given me.

Next, let's remove Combofix now that we're done with it and clean up a few other things.

Click START then RUN

Now type Combofix /u in the runbox and click OK

When shown the disclaimer, Select "2"

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Now that you are clean, please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:

Disable and Enable System Restore. - If you are using Windows ME or XP then you should disable and reenable system restore to make sure there are no infected files found in a restore point left over from what we have just cleaned.

You can find instructions on how to enable and reenable system restore here:

Update your AntiVirus Software - It is imperitive that you update your Antivirus software at least once a week (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your antivirus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out.

Use a Firewall - I can not stress how important it is that you use a Firewall on your computer. Without a firewall your computer is succeptible to being hacked and taken over. I am very serious about this and see it happen almost every day with my clients. Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly.

For a tutorial on Firewalls and a listing of some available ones see the link below:

Visit Microsoft's Windows Update Site Frequently - It is important that you visit http://www.windowsupdate.com regularly. This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer. If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.

Install Spybot - Search and Destroy - Install and download Spybot - Search and Destroy with its TeaTimer option. This will provide realtime spyware & hijacker protection on your computer alongside your virus protection. You should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software.

Update all these programs regularly - Make sure you update all the programs I have listed regularly. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.

Follow this list and your potential for being infected again will reduce dramatically.

If I have helped you in any way, please consider a donation to help me continue the fight against malware.

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If I have helped you in any way, please consider a donation to help me continue the fight against malware.

Failing to respond back to the person that is giving up their own time to help you not only is insensitive and disrespectful, but it guarantees that you will never receive help from me again. Please thank your helpers and there will always be help here when you need it!